On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Group Ride Tips
When riding with a large group, establish voice and hand signals to keep
everyone moving together, whether it's time to lope through an open meadow or
someone needs to make an emergency stop. Develop key phrases, such as "all
lope," "all trot," "all whoa," "move on," "heads up, " and "stop... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Conserving Riding Spaces
Back-country hikers know the old saying, "Leave nothing but
footprints; take nothing but pictures."
These days, horsemen and women have to be equally conscious
of treading lightly on our natural landscape. Development and encroaching urban
sprawl threaten farms, ranches, open space and... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Pack Light
The worst possible location to carry weight is behind the saddle, over your
horse's kidneys. Large saddlebags and saddle packs designed to carry overnight
camping gear tempt you to fill them with unneeded items, to the possible
detriment of your horse. Keep your saddlebags small and light. If... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Dont Ride with a Halter
You may think it's convenient to leave a halter with an attached lead rope
under your horse's bridle as you ride. The lead hangs at the ready -- attached to
your horse's halter and tied to your saddle's horn -- making it easy to tie your
horse during breaks.
However, the extra rope and mesh... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
10 On-Trail Saddle Tips
On the trail, tack changes aren't easy, so saddle fit becomes all important.
Optimal saddle fit will let you and your horse leave home comfortable and sound,
and return that way six or seven hours later. Here, we give you 10 at-a-glance
saddle tips -- six for your horse and four for you --... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Mount from the Right
Will your horse allow you to mount and dismount from either side? Mounting
from the left is just tradition. Soldiers would mount up on their horses left
sides so that their swords, anchored over their left legs, wouldn't harm their
horses' backs.
But you're trail riding, not heading into... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
15 Horse Trailer-Safety Tips
In an effort to help improve safety of horses and those who travel with
horses in trailers, USRider has been working with nationally known large-animal rescue
experts Drs. Tomas and Rebecca Gimenez. (For more on the survey, see "Survey
Specs," opposite page.) More than 200 horse trailer... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Safety on the Trail
Trail riding should be two things: fun and safe. The key to having a good
time and living to have additional good times is knowing that fun and safety
aren't opposing concepts. This is especially true for trail riding.
Most adult riders understand that it's possible for fun and safety to... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Downhill Tips
When your horse travels downhill, he lifts his back and reaches his
hindquarters far beneath him for support and balance. He also uses his abdominal
muscles. Help him get into this position by not leaning far back in the saddle,
says top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight . "If you lean back... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Save the Trails
Are the trails where you ride in danger of being developed? Consider forming
a trail-preservation club with your riding buddies. Having an official name,
website, and an army of help can facilitate a dialogue with your local
government authorities about sponsoring and maintaining the trails... | read »
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| Tennessee Walking Horse Breed |
| Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and... | read |
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